Manchester United brought in Odion Ighalo on loan at the start of the new year and so far the Nigerian has done some pretty decent work whenever he’s been called upon.
The player’s loan deal is set to expire in the summer but now various rumours suggest the player will be given a permanent deal for the upcoming season.
The player has been a life-long Manchester United supporter so there is very little doubt over his choice of team next season but according to former Nigerian star Abdul Sule, the Red Devils will not be handing him a new deal during the summer.
“I see Odion Ighalo earning a big-money move from top European teams when his loan expires at Manchester United,” Sule to Goal.com.
“I don’t think Man United are keen on retaining him because they seem not to value him enough to put hand him a regular place. He also may not be wanted again when Marcus Rashford is fit.
“I will not advise him to return to China now despite the attractive offer but would urge him to stay in Europe. I won’t be surprised if Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid or Barcelona come for him.
“He has proven that he’s got a lot to offer at the highest level within his short stay at Man United and he can attract big brands and earn more money, playing in any of the top teams in England.
“He can always still return to China later in his career but right now, I think he has what it takes to shine in Europe.”
A number of eyebrows had been raised when Man United signed Odion Ighalo from China but the player has surely doused a lot of criticism with his comments.
Manchester United are looking to bring in a top-quality centre-forward at the end of the season and we feel is Ole can get his hands on someone like Harry Kane then there’s every possibility that the OT outfit might let Ighalo leave.
